Compare 14+ UK broadband providers & TV deals
From BT, Sky and Virgin to challenger ISPs offering full-fibre at half the price — every UK broadband provider, package and switching guide in one place. Independent reviews, no sponsored rankings.
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UK providers reviewed
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Top fibre speed (UK)
£200+
Avg yearly switch saving
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Ofcom switch process
The UK broadband market has changed dramatically. Openreach full-fibre now reaches 18 million homes, Virgin Media O2 offers gigabit cable across most cities, and dozens of altnets deliver pure FTTP at street level. The result: more choice, lower prices and faster speeds than ever.
But picking the right deal is harder than ever. Speeds vary by postcode, mid-contract price hikes inflate advertised rates, and providers slice packages into ever-smaller tiers. This hub gives you everything you need to compare: independent provider reviews, in-depth guides on speed, contracts and TV bundles, plus the latest Ofcom market news.
The UK majors
The four biggest broadband providers in the UK
Between them, BT, Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone account for around three-quarters of UK home broadband connections. Read our independent reviews before you sign up.
BT Broadband
Provider
The UK’s largest broadband provider with fibre packages from 36 Mbps to 900 Mbps. Read our full BT broadband review, prices and packages.
Read the full reviewSky Broadband
Provider
Sky bundles broadband with Sky TV, Netflix and Sky Sports. Compare Sky Stream, Sky Glass and Sky Q packages with our independent guide.
Read the full reviewVirgin Media
Provider
Virgin uses its own cable network, with speeds up to 1 Gbps in many cities. Check availability, plans and TV bundles before you sign up.
Read the full reviewVodafone Broadband
Provider
Vodafone has built a strong full-fibre offer with simple pricing and no mid-contract surprise hikes. See our review, deals and outage page.
Read the full reviewEvery article on the hub
Explore all 27 UK broadband & TV articles
Filter by topic — provider reviews, fibre speed, cheap deals, how-to switching guides and business broadband.
BT Broadband
Provider · Big Three
The UK’s largest broadband provider with fibre packages from 36 Mbps to 900 Mbps. Read our full BT broadband review, prices and packages.
Read the article MajorSky Broadband
Provider · Big Three
Sky bundles broadband with Sky TV, Netflix and Sky Sports. Compare Sky Stream, Sky Glass and Sky Q packages with our independent guide.
Read the article MajorVirgin Media
Provider · Up to 1 Gbps
Virgin uses its own cable network, with speeds up to 1 Gbps in many cities. Check availability, plans and TV bundles before you sign up.
Read the article MajorVodafone Broadband
Provider · Best value
Vodafone has built a strong full-fibre offer with simple pricing and no mid-contract surprise hikes. See our review, deals and outage page.
Read the articleEE Broadband
Provider · BT-owned
EE leans on the BT Openreach network and bundles mobile data with home broadband. Read our review and current EE broadband packages.
Read the articleTalkTalk Broadband
Provider · Budget
TalkTalk is one of the cheapest mainstream providers, with simple fixed-price contracts and no inflation-linked mid-contract hikes.
Read the articlePlusnet Broadband
Provider · Award winner
Plusnet has won the Which? customer service award seven times. We rate its broadband, speeds, contract terms and support.
Read the articleThree Broadband
Provider · 5G home
Three sells 5G home broadband over its mobile network — no engineer, no phone line. See if it’s a good fit for your address.
Read the articlePost Office Broadband
Provider · Budget
A no-frills, low-cost provider. We look at speeds, prices, contract length and customer service for Post Office home broadband.
Read the articleShell Broadband
Provider · Loyalty perks
Shell Energy Broadband targets Shell fuel customers with discounts. Full review, packages, speeds and ongoing price changes.
Read the articleCuckoo Broadband
Provider · No contract
Cuckoo offers fibre with no fixed-term lock-in and a flat price. We rate it on speed, support and value for money.
Read the articleOrigin Broadband
Provider · Independent
A Doncaster-based independent provider with fibre and ADSL packages. Full Origin Broadband review and current deals.
Read the articleJohn Lewis Broadband
Provider · Discontinued
John Lewis no longer accepts new broadband customers. Read our archive on what existing John Lewis Broadband customers should do.
Read the articleSSE Broadband
Provider · Migrated
SSE Broadband customers have been moved to OVO. We explain what changed, what to expect and how to switch if you’re unhappy.
Read the articleCheapest broadband UK
Guide · Compare
Side-by-side comparison of the cheapest broadband packages in the UK — under £20/month deals, fixed-price tariffs and student-only offers.
Read the articleFastest broadband UK
Guide · Compare
Where to find 1 Gbps fibre, who delivers true gigabit and which providers actually meet their advertised speeds.
Read the articleBroadband in my area
Guide · Check
How to check which fibre, full-fibre and cable providers cover your UK postcode, including Openreach, Virgin and altnets.
Read the articleNo-contract broadband
Guide · Flexible
Rolling monthly broadband packages with no 12 or 24-month commitment — useful for renters, students and short-term lets.
Read the articleStudent broadband deals
Guide · Students
Nine-month contracts, student loans-friendly billing dates and the cheapest broadband for shared houses.
Read the articleSwitch broadband provider
How-to · Step-by-step
Switching is now a one-touch process under Ofcom’s One Touch Switch rules. We walk you through it, including fees and notice periods.
Read the articleCancel broadband
How-to · Step-by-step
How to cancel broadband without paying exit fees: cooling-off period, end of contract, moving home and complaints process.
Read the articleBroadband cancellation rules
How-to · Rights
Your legal rights when cancelling: 14-day cooling-off, price-rise cancellation, mid-contract exit fees and how Ofcom protects you.
Read the articleBroadband speed test
Guide · Tool
Free broadband speed test plus what download, upload and ping really mean for streaming, gaming and remote work.
Read the articleBroadband without phone line
Guide · Setup
Full-fibre and 5G home broadband no longer need a landline. See which providers drop line rental and what the savings look like.
Read the articleBest business broadband
Guide · Business
Dedicated leased lines, SLAs, static IPs and which providers actually offer business-grade support.
Read the articleSmall business broadband
Guide · Business
The right broadband for cafés, shops, salons and home offices: speeds, security, contract length and what to negotiate.
Read the articleGigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
Guide · Funding
Government vouchers for rural businesses and homes upgrading to gigabit broadband. Eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
Read the article6 things to check
How to choose the right UK broadband provider
The cheapest headline price is rarely the best deal. Here are the six things that actually matter when picking a broadband package in 2026.
Real speed at your address
Advertised speeds are network averages. Use a postcode checker first — Openreach FTTC, full-fibre and Virgin cable vary street by street.
Total cost over the contract
Most providers raise prices mid-contract by inflation + 3–4%. Add up every monthly bill, setup fee and router charge before comparing.
Contract length & flexibility
12, 18 or 24 months — and a handful of no-contract rolling plans. Long contracts unlock the lowest price but cost more if you move or switch.
Customer service track record
Ofcom publishes complaints data each quarter. Plusnet and Sky consistently rank well; bigger names with the cheapest deals often score worst.
TV, phone & mobile bundles
Bundles look cheap upfront but lock you in for two years. Streaming sticks plus a separate broadband line is often cheaper and more flexible.
Exit fees & switching rules
Ofcom’s One Touch Switch (since April 2024) means your new provider handles the switch. Check exit fees, notice periods and end-of-contract reminders.
How much you could save
How much can you save by switching broadband?
Out-of-contract broadband customers pay an average £40 more per year than new customers on the same network. Ofcom estimates around 5.5 million UK households are out of contract right now — most could switch in minutes under the One Touch Switch rules.
£200+
Typical yearly switch saving
17 min
Average switch sign-up time
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Source: Ofcom Pricing Trends 2025. Savings vary by postcode, provider and length of out-of-contract period.
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We aim to write about every mainstream UK provider — BT, Sky, Virgin, Vodafone, EE, TalkTalk, Plusnet, Three, Post Office, Shell, Cuckoo, Origin and more. We only place outbound sign-up calls with a small panel of partner providers; everyone else is covered with editorial reviews and links to their official site.
Since 12 April 2024, Ofcom’s One Touch Switch rules mean your new provider handles the entire switch. You contact them, they request the switch from your old provider, and you receive notice of any exit fees within one working day. Most households complete the process in under 20 minutes online.
Full-fibre — also called FTTP, fibre-to-the-premises — runs a fibre optic cable all the way to your home, with no copper section. It is typically far faster (300 Mbps to 1 Gbps), more reliable and no longer needs a landline. Around 18 million UK homes can now order full-fibre, depending on postcode.
Yes. Full-fibre packages from BT, Vodafone, Sky, Virgin Media and most altnets no longer require line rental — there is no copper phone line at all. You can also get 5G home broadband from Three, EE and Vodafone, which uses the mobile network with no fixed line.
As of mid-2026, expect to pay around £20–£25/month for entry-level fibre (35–50 Mbps), £25–£35/month for fast fibre (60–150 Mbps) and £35–£50/month for full-fibre gigabit. Anything notably above that — especially out of contract — is a strong signal to switch.
Cut your bill before the next bill lands
Save up to £200 a year by switching broadband
Out-of-contract customers are quietly overpaying. Compare every UK provider with our independent reviews — or jump straight to the cheapest and fastest deals in your postcode.